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EQ Life April magazine: Earning our 'social licence'

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Earning our 'social licence'

By Dr Kerry Mack

This is the second article in a series looking at horse welfare from a broader perspective, including the scientific literature on animal welfare. I hope to introduce some of the concepts that underpin a more sophisticated discussion on welfare.

Last month we looked at some advanced ideas about welfare in training. Now I want to look at the place of training when thinking about welfare.

The world is becoming a more connected and more complicated place. In 1997, the term “social licence to operate” was applied to industry, especially mining, referring to the need for industry to meet changing societal values about the environment, sustainability and the relationships with communities affected by industry. This relatively new concept is being applied to all kinds of activities. Equestrian sports now need a social licence to operate...

Read the full article FREE in the April 2024 issue of Equestrian Life magazine here.

 

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